Firearms, the Law and Forensic Ballistics (International Forensic Science and Investigation) [Library Binding]

Tom Warlow (Author), T A Warlow (Author)

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Publication Date: December 1996 | ISBN-10: 0748404325 | ISBN-13: 978-0748404322

This book offers a work of reference on the forensic science of firearms. It describes what happens when a weapon is fired in terms of internal, external and terminal, or wound, ballistics and the consequences of these happenings for the forensic scientist both at the scene of the shooting incident and in the laboratory. The role of the forensic scientist is explained in detail, including attending the scene of the crime and post- mortem examination, setting up databases, the recovery of deleted markings and serial numbers, instrumental and analytical techniques used in the laboratory, such as the latest techniques in detection of gunshot residues, and the presentation of evidence in court. A history of the development of firearms and how and why firearms legislation is drafted are also presented. The book includes information on gun barrel proof testing and ordnance code markings to be found in any publication.

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Tom Warlow has more than 50 years of experience using and handling firearms and was for nine years a member of the statutory Firearms Consultative Committee, which advisedthe U.K. Government on firearms and firearms legislation as well as providing an annual report to Parliament. He was a casework reporting officer for more than 25 years in the national Firearms Unit in the U.K., a division with oversight of 50 million persons in England and Wales and covering 43 police force areas. Mr. Warlow has a keen interest in gun sports.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 350 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0748404325
• ISBN-13: 978-0748404322
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,704,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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